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Multiple people injured in shooting at US Iowa

Xinhua | Updated: 2026-11-06 01:28

NEW YORK -- At least three people were injured Thursday in a shooting at a post office in Des Moines, US state of Iowa, authorities said.

A suspect was taken into custody, Des Moines police said in a statement.

Officers responded to the scene after reports of shots fired around 9:10 am local time, Des Moines Police Sergeant Paul Parizek said. The shooting happened on the second floor of the post office.

Two people were injured from gunshot wounds and one was injured while trying to escape.

None of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening, police said.

"The suspected shooter is in custody and the investigation is ongoing," Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds said on social media.

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